Job Description

Applications are sought for a committed Post-doctoral Research Fellow to work with Dr Jake Greenfield conducting research for a UKRI funded project entitled "Fundamental investigations into photoswitchable imines (PSIs) and exploring their application in solar-energy storage". The primary duties will be to conduct research in the area of photoswitchable imines, assist with managing of a recently established independent research group, supervise project students and contribute to the preparation of manuscripts.





The successful applicant will have (or be near to completion of) a PhD in Chemistry with expertise in dynamic-covalent chemistry, photoswitching of imines, out-of-equilibrium chemistry, and systems chemistry.






The post is available for 12 months starting 01/10/2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of

staff benefits

including:

Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme




Further details of the project can be found by contacting Dr Jake Greenfield (JakeLGreenfield@Gmail.com).



Applications are particularly welcome from international scholars, people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in research posts at the University.





Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ Disabled and Neurodiverse staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities or Neurodiversity Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

Closing Date: 26 September 2025

Please quote ref: AR3193LS

Chemistry



Salary: 38,784 - 46,049



Fixed Term for 12 Months

School/Unit:

School of Chemistry

Posted:

15/09/2025

Closing date:

26/09/2025

Closing time:

23:59